• A man rides a horse at Mahalaxmi Race course in Mumbai, India on May 28, 2013 (Photo by Kuni Takahashi)
    A man rides a horse at Mahalaxmi Race course in Mumbai, India on May 28, 2013 (Photo by Kuni Takahashi)
  • Gaurav Rampal, an equine industry consultant in Mumbai, said the racecourse was an important institution in the city, as well as being “the only breathing space the city has gotâ€�. “It’s the best racing centre in the country,â€� Mr Rampal said. “???
    Gaurav Rampal, an equine industry consultant in Mumbai, said the racecourse was an important institution in the city, as well as being “the only breathing space the city has got�. “It’s the best racing centre in the country,� Mr Rampal said. “???
  • Modelled on the Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, it is spread over 225 acres of land in a prime seafront location in south Mumbai. Developers are hungry to get their hands on such a swathe of land.
    Modelled on the Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, it is spread over 225 acres of land in a prime seafront location in south Mumbai. Developers are hungry to get their hands on such a swathe of land.
  • The political party Shiv Sena has demanded that the racing club’s lease should not be renewed and that a theme park or memorial park should take its place in tribute to Bal Thackeray, the late founder of the party, according to local reports.
    The political party Shiv Sena has demanded that the racing club’s lease should not be renewed and that a theme park or memorial park should take its place in tribute to Bal Thackeray, the late founder of the party, according to local reports.
  • In the evenings and at weekends, the Mahalaxmi racecourse grounds are abuzz with activity, serving as a public park of sorts. When races are not taking place, access to the area is free of charge and it has a much-used jogging track. It is a popular spot ???
    In the evenings and at weekends, the Mahalaxmi racecourse grounds are abuzz with activity, serving as a public park of sorts. When races are not taking place, access to the area is free of charge and it has a much-used jogging track. It is a popular spot ???
  • Race board at Mahalaxmi Race course in Mumbai, India on May 28, 2013 (Photo by Kuni Takahashi)
    Race board at Mahalaxmi Race course in Mumbai, India on May 28, 2013 (Photo by Kuni Takahashi)

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